The National tribune., 1887-07-07

representatives OF the socaled Confederacy and ms
fitting acknowledgment Of the righteousness Of
/ the lost cause; and
Resolved Thai this Post expresses It's disapproba-
ton of this act OF the FIRST President OF the United
States who has held office disassociated from the
memories OF the war for the Union.
The following resolutions In regard 10 the Pres-
dents visit 20 st. Louis were adopted by w. G.
Crooks Post. No. 800 Boone:
heSoincd, That we regard Mr.. Cleveland an
| ANowcd enemy Of the Union soldiers and that he
has al every convenient opportunity since his ele-
walton 10 the high Office he now holds antagOnzed
thelr Interests and questioned their fair name and
honesty when applying for pensions under the pro-
posed law FOR dependent pensions which he seem
| inglg Took pleasure ln Vctoing, aud has shown by
the policy OF lis Administration in the dismissal
from Office in the public service largely from the
/ eN-lnlon soldiers lac found in positions, and a. we
believe, chiefly because they had been engaged in
The war FOR the suppression of the rebellion.
HcSOiucd That we members OF this Post regard
II m bad taste Tor any citizens committee 10 assume
70 invite guests 10 attend GAR public parades,
but claim that prerogative belongs solely To the
authorized officers within the GAR. ranks. and
we spurn the proposition of said citizens commit
tee TO march m review before President Cleve-
lana, even though lac be backed and championed
by our old comTade, Gen. w. T. sherman.
ReSotued, That the officers OF the National En-
oampnent are requested, rather than suffer MIR.
tieNelands presence as guest nj this particular
time and place, 10 promptly change the location Of
the National Encampment
EeSoiuCd, That the thanks OF this Post are hereby
rendered 10 our Department Commander. Gen. j.
M. futile, Tor his prompt and courageous protest
TO converting the Union soldiers of the Republic
with Grover Cleveland guest at the time and
place and under the conditions proposed.
koS0tuod, Furthermore, most sincerely COM
mend the bold Independence Of our National Com
mandeT, Gen. Fairchid in his patriotic utterances
at New York recently relative 10 the surrender TO
the respective States of the battleags of the rebel
Hon taken by our brave comrades IN the struggle
Tor the pcrpctuity OF our glorious Union.
Joe Hooker Post, No. II, Des Mones has adopted
the following resolutions in regard 10 the Presi-
dents visit % 81. Louis during the Encampment:
fgfCn hat laal Hoo lF.rI
ment OF Iowa, GAR, enters its protest against
such proceeding, denOuncing il a direct violation
o. the Wellknown principles of our organization.
unprecedented. unwairanied uncalled for and, as
We believe, prompted by purely political motives.
RoS0lUed, That as President Cleveland is not and
never can be, "A member of the Grand Army OF the
Republic, the citizens OF II. Louis were guilty Of
unlustifiablc arrogance ma extending such invita-
ton, and Mr. Cleveland equally so in accepting il.
heSOlucd, That our hostility 20 the proceeding,
aside rom ITS appropriations, is not prompted
10y political feeling, nor Is IL occasioned by any act
oi mir, Cleveland as President; according him
Tie absolute right 10 exercise his constitutional
prcrogatives ne TO him may seem proper; but we
do most emphaticaliy reserve the right TO strenu-
onsly object 10 honoring one who, ia the exercise
ol the veto power mRiigned every soldier who wore
the blue, he lac living dead: sneered nj their mis-
fortunes. and 20 further crafty his sordid appetite
Tor calumny, heaped insult on the mothers. wives
and children of those who are so unfortunate as-o
need assistance.
Resolved That we heartily Endorse the action of
our Department Commander Gen James NJ. Tut
factory manner and in laying bare the scheme for
capturing the Grand Army, aud assure him of our
determination 10 stand by him now as we did when
iaclnE rebels Mt Shiloh and DOnelsOn, rs well as
our determination TO remain away from the next
National EncampmeBt should Mr. Cleveland per-
ssi IN imposing his obnoxious presence upon us
EeSolued, That we fully appreciate the soldierly
manhood of Gen ID. y. Grier of St Louis in de-
Tending the Grand Army of the Republic against
the rebel element ia the face of such heavy odds,
and commend his manly action to others possessing
more ebullitiOn aud less grit
ResoUed, That the rawlings OF the Louisville
oouITer-Jonpdl. IN denouncing Comrade futile
a tramp, and the Grand Army of the Republic as
insolent, because forsooth they dare defend them
selves while the rebels are in the saddle are be-
words with lice on them would be inadequate 10
express our supreme contempt for said paper ard
all of like ilk.
Rosolued, That these resolutions be spread upon
the record OF the Post and a copy furnished the
city papers for publication.
Cloutman Post, No. 69, 0ttumwa has adopted the
following resolutions:
RosOlred, That Coutman Post, No 60 Depart
ment OF Iowa, heretofore felt panied that the Chief
Magistrate Of this Nation had taen the privilege to
say ln solemn document and studied phrase sub
stantially, that brave men who endangered their
lives IN battle by exposure and by suffering 10
crush out treason and rebellion, were unworthy of
belief. capable OF practicng fraud aud deceit TO
secure pensions, yet, while we have observed this
most undignifed and most unpatriotic course we
have permitted IL 10 pass unnotccd solely out of
our respect Tor the Office OF President OF the United
Resolved That after such conduct on the part of
Grover Cleveland, under the garb OF President we
agree with our worthy Department Commander,
Gen. James M. Tuttle, that said Grover Cleveland
would exhibit unbounded egotism and presump-
ton should lac conceive the idea that ex-soders as
boay, could respect hs personal presence al the
National Encampment.
RosolUed, That this Post condemns, as an outrage,
the order for the return OF the captured rebel flags
10 The traitors who carried them the emblems OF
their treason and their desire that some day they
might wave M triumph over the glorious Stars and
stripes thai such an order is treason TO the men,
orles OF our dead and living heroes, 10 the mem
Dries OF the martyr Lincoln. the immortal Grant
and Logan; that we hope legal authority may be
iound and enforced TO prevent the surrender q
these trophies OF loyalty aud patriotic heroism.
Resolved, That such conduct is another insult 10
our Grand Army organization and TO all it's mem
Ders, and that as band OF soldiers deem IL our
sacred duty 10 take this stand; that we condemn
any policy that either directly or indirectly at
tempts To smooth over or eondone treason, or that
would seem 10 wipe out the achievements Of the
Union army; Ia fraternity, charity and LOYALTY we
still believe that treason IL treason: that Il should
always he made odous and that Il is very doubtful
whether man who was once a full panoplied
traitor and rebel can ever he anything else.
Mckenzie Post, No. 72 Sheldon, has adopted the
following resolutions:
ResoiUod, That we condemn the action of the Cgti-
zens Committee Of St. Louis for their invitation 20
Grover Cleveland 30 attend the meeting of the
Grand Encampment OF the GAR, and that we
approve the stand our Commander, Gen. Tutte,
has taken IN the premises
Resolved, That we are not in favor OF giving up
the trophies 81 any war In which this country has
been engaged, and we denounce the late attempt
OF the President Of the United States TO override the
laws and his implied recognition Of the Confeder-
ate States.
KANSAS
Alta special meeting OF Post No 1g5 held al Pardee
The folowlng resolutions were adopted and ordered
forwarded 60 THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE;
Resolved, That this Post regards the recent at
tempt on the part Of the President Of the United
States 10 return the captured baitleags TO their re-
spective States as an insult 10 the honor and 10y
atty Of every soldier comrade
ReSOlUed. That this Post expresses its utter con-
tempt and indignation for any such tresspass upon
such dearly bought property
We have received from W. w. Barnett the roster
OF Jewell Post, No. g. Pleasanton This Post Is in
a fiourishing condition and has an active member
ship Of ils comrades.
Post No. 26l, Caiesburg, has adopted the follow
ing resolution:
Ros0luod, That we most earnestly protest against
the return OF the rebel flags and should the Presi-
traitor TO hs country. and unworthy To be the
Chief Executive OF this great Nation.
ii, S. Evans. Nilsey: Al a meeting OF Morton
Post No. 800, the subject OF returning captured
hags 10 the Confederate States was discussed
and the proposed action Of The Administration was
vigorously condemned.
Officers OF Waverly Post, No 2s7. waverIy.
Commander w. l.. Donel: :. ". O.. s. I'm. Nv Z,
>. Griffin q. NJ, VIM. Hutchinson; O. d.. N v
Herindin; q. G.. ID. Strong; Adjt, G. B. Forsythe
IlIis Post has decided TO stay away from ST Louis
II Mr. Cleveland goes there during the Encamp-
meut.
Memorial Day was observed AT Pttsburg by the
GAR. Sons Of Veterans and WRC
Low Cove Voaf NJ, 100 AF.uh.,,..